What is IPPG?The Indianapolis Professional Photographers' Guild is a non-profit 501c(6) organization for photographers in the Indianapolis area and beyond. The group exists to promote fellowship, collaboration, a high level of sprit and fraternalism and to maintain high standards professionally and ethically among photographers of all levels. We welcome all who wish to learn, grow and connect with other like-minded creatives.
IPPG is a member of the Community Network of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). As such, we are able to offer "for credit" continuing education opportunities for those
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Become a MemberOur monthly meetings are the first or second Tuesday of each month at rotating locations and venues in the central Indiana area. Topics, speakers, dates and locations can be found in the Events Calendar. All monthly meetings, workshops and events are open to the public. Annual memberships are available, which provide discounted rates and other member-only benefits. Membership levels exist for professional, non-professional, retired & student photographers as well as trade associates. If you would like to come "check us out" and attend one of our meetings as a one-time guest, please email our Membership Director: Kip Shawger at kipshawger@gmail.com to request a "Presidents Pass" to one of our meetings. IPPG Elects New Board of DirectorsAt the December Holiday Meeting, the membership present voted to ratify the nomination and subsequent election of Board Members and Officers of the Indianapolis Professional Photographers' Guild for 2026. The new Board of Directors for 2026 is:
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IPPG Attended Imaging USA 2026Imaging USA - 3 Days of Everything Photography! IPPG members with over 10,000 photographers from around the world joined in for the largest, most inspiring and education-centric photography event there is. Three days, January 11, 12 and 13, 2026 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN at Imaging USA 2026
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We're in search of a member filling a new upcoming Committee Chair position of Social Media Coordinator. If you are interested in helping out in this role please email Rick Pranitis at pranitis.rick@tigercatproductions.com This role will qualify for merits toward our Fellowship Degree Program. 2025 IPPG Financial Statement AvailableThe Indianapolis Professional Photographers' Guild, a non-profit 501(c)6 corporation is required to report its financial position to the membership on a regular basis, as situated in the current bylaws. IPPG members can access the most recent financial report in the Members Only area of the website using this link. Page Updated January 25, 2026 |
The Indianapolis Professional Photographer's Guild Inc. is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization founded in 1962.
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